|POETIC INTRO|
What do you have to lose when you come naked?
What would it profit you if death took it all?
Why chase helplessly when you will be forgotten?
You are Fifty-five, not Fortified
You are made from dust and dust you shall return
You could be everything and still be nothing.
Why do you think you are special?
Why should it all revolve around you?
Your lens is worth a million but your eyes will rot after life.
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|GRACELAND SPECIALIST HOSPITAL|
"Robert gazes at his trembling hands, stained with Lolade's blood"
ROBERT
Someone should tell me what is going on
NURSE B
Sir, please calm down. As soon as the doctors are done, they will inform you.
ROBERT
I have been sitting here for almost an hour.
(He points at one of the seats in the waiting room.)
Still, no update concerning her.
NURSE B
Sir, I understand how you feel, but I want you to calm down.
We are doing the best we can.
ROBERT
I know that, but you all can't keep me in the dark.
(He walks towards the door.)
NURSE B
Sir, please, you can't go in there.
"Bisi rushes into the room alongside Olamide and others, her eyes filled with tears."
BISI
Where is she?
(Tears stream down her eyes.)
Where is my mother?
NURSE B
They are still in the operating room.
OLAMIDE
What's the situation on the ground?
Is she going to be okay?
NURSE B
I'm as clueless as you all are.
"Dr. Craig walks into the waiting room."
MRS K BALOGUN
Doctor, what's going on?
Dr. CRAIG
Are you a relative of the patient?
ROBERT
Yes, she is.
Mrs K BALOGUN
I'm her mother.
Dr. CRAIG
(He takes a deep breath.)
The bullet punctured her lungs. Luckily for her, we were able to remove the bullet on time.
BISI
So she will be fine?
Dr. CRAIG
I advise you to hold tight to your faith. She's still at risk of lung failure.
OLAMIDE
What do you mean?
Dr. CRAIG
I'm saying there are possibilities that her body might not be able to recover.
BISI
No!
Doctor, no. Please save her.
(She cries out uncontrollably.)
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General FictionThe opening scene of the saga story depicts a rich Nigerian family, the Baloguns, enjoying a Sunday afternoon meal in the luxurious Banana Island, Lagos. Despite being a powerful player in Nigerian politics, Chief Balogun is shown to be just like an...
